Kymeta Hawk u8: A Milestone in LEO Satellite Connectivity for Land Mobility

Kymeta Hawk u8: A Milestone in LEO Satellite Connectivity for Land Mobility
by Clarence Oxford
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Dec 15, 2023

Kymeta Corporation, a leader in the development of flat panel antennas, and satellite communications giant Eutelsat Group have jointly announced a significant advancement in land mobile connectivity. The Kymeta electronically steered Hawk u8 LEO terminal has received approval for use on the Eutelsat OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network for land mobility applications. This approval marks the Kymeta Hawk u8 as the first flat panel antenna to be sanctioned for use on the Eutelsat OneWeb LEO network, particularly for land mobility.

This groundbreaking partnership paves the way for a new era in connectivity for customers requiring high performance and reliable connectivity while on the move. Kymeta, renowned for its innovation in mobile satellite communications since the launch of its first product in 2017, leverages the Eutelsat OneWeb network to provide seamless connectivity for all vehicles, whether stationary or in motion.

Walter Berger, President and Co-CEO of Kymeta, highlights the importance of this development: "This is an exciting time as we see every major industry such as emergency management, on-road fleets, and rail operators wanting to tap into mobile broadband as an efficient and effective means to transform their operations." Berger's remarks underscore the growing demand for reliable mobile broadband across various sectors. He further adds, "As a proud partner of Eutelsat Group, today marks a milestone for Kymeta because it represents the fulfillment of our joint commitment to enable satellite communications on the move globally."

From Eutelsat Group's perspective, Chief Operations Officer Massimiliano Ladovaz comments on the technical prowess of the Kymeta Hawk u8: "Kymeta offers a high-bandwidth, low-power, fully integrated family of high throughput mobile terminals. Eutelsat OneWeb's LEO satellite network will give Kymeta customers access to high-speed, low-latency broadband connectivity while on the move or while stationary, in even the remotest parts of the world."

The collaboration between Kymeta and Eutelsat Group brings together Kymeta's cutting-edge flat panel antenna technology and Eutelsat OneWeb's extensive LEO satellite network. This partnership is not just a technological achievement but also a strategic alignment of two industry leaders. Kymeta's electronically steerable antennas are known for their sleek design and efficiency, a perfect match for the dynamic requirements of land mobility. Eutelsat, with its comprehensive GEO and LEO satellite services, is at the forefront of providing robust connectivity solutions globally.